Published 8 months ago

WTA will not punish players taking part in Russian tennis exhibition

The Women's Tennis Association has stated that players competing in an exhibition event in Russia this weekend will not be sanctioned, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, sponsored by Russian energy giant Gazprom, will be held in St. Petersburg from December 1-3, featuring players from the WTA and ATP tours.
Despite the event being held during the conflict, the WTA is not affiliated with the tournament and has not expressed support for its holding.

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News18 India

WTA Says No Penalties for Players Taking Part in Russian Exhibition Event

The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held in St. Petersburg and will feature players from both the WTA and ATP Tour.

8 months ago·India

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The Guardian

WTA will not sanction players taking part in Russian tennis exhibition

Event sponsored by Russian energy giant GazpromPlayers compete on WTA tour as independent contractorsThe Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced it will not sanction players taking part in an exhibition event in Russia this weekend .The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, which is not affiliated to the WTA, will be held from 1 to 3 December in St Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men’s ATP Tour.…

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA

The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held from Dec. 1-3 in St. Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men’s ATP Tour.

8 months ago·India

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8 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Tennis-No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA

(Reuters) - The WTA said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned. Read full story

8 months ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned. The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held from Dec 1 to 3 in St. Petersburg and features playe

8 months ago·Singapore

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